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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,060.64, 12,508.02 and 5,705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,060.64, 12,508.02 and 5,705.08 is: 7,875.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,060.64 : 12,508.02 = 5,705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,060.64/12,508.02 = 5,705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,060.64x = 12,508.02 × 5,705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,060.64x = 71,359,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,359,254.74/9,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.74

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